--- title: "UK SBS CS19312 The Provision of Energy Catalyst Innovation Accelerator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cda31700-2f60-4305-ba43-64c696c30406" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cda31700-2f60-4305-ba43-64c696c30406" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cda31700-2f60-4305-ba43-64c696c30406.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cda31700-2f60-4305-ba43-64c696c30406.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-03-05" --- # UK SBS CS19312 The Provision of Energy Catalyst Innovation Accelerator Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cda31700-2f60-4305-ba43-64c696c30406 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cda31700-2f60-4305-ba43-64c696c30406) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cda31700-2f60-4305-ba43-64c696c30406.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is managing a tender titled "UK SBS CS19312 The Provision of Energy Catalyst Innovation Accelerator." This procurement is focused on the energy sector and involves an estimated total value of £7,874,000 excluding VAT, divided into three specific lots. The tender period concluded on 23rd December 2019 at 14:00, and the contract is expected to commence on 7th February 2020 and run until 6th February 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure in compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly those involved in energy innovation and consulting services. Companies that specialise in energy efficiency, business acceleration, and international partnership collaborations will have an advantageous position in competing for this contract. Interested suppliers can tender for one or more lots, which could enhance their offerings and contribute to growth in energy-related projects within the UK and overseas. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is day 23rd December 2019 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. UK Research and Innovation through Innovate UK wishes to establish UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS), on behalf of the UKRI through Innovate UK wishes to establish a contract for the provision of the Energy Catalyst Accelerator Programme' for Energy Catalyst Round 7 & 8, of the programme along with bolstering non-grant support through business acceleration support for both the UK companies and international partners. UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as may be amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). The estimated value of this opportunity is PS7,874,000.00 Ex VAT and it is divided into three separate lots: Lot 1 PS5,714,000 ex Vat, Lot 2 PS1,640,000.00 ex Vat and Lot 3 PS520,000.00 ex Vat. Separate contracts will be awarded to each Lot. Lot 1 - Energy Catalyst Accelerator Programme (ECAP) Lot 2 - Learning from Overseas Lot 3 - Programme showcasing & Dissemination One supplier/consortium will be appointed for each of the 3 Lots details above. Potential suppliers/consortia are invited to tender for one or more Lots. Suppliers/consortia for each Lot will be appointed on their own merit for all lots and responses to all relevant quality questionnaires must be submitted separately. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the RFP document. How to Apply TED Notice number:2019/S 223-547168 UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: To respond to Lot 1 of this opportunity please log in to www.delta-esourcing.com and enter the following access code J72N9Z787P To respond to Lot 2 of this opportunity please log in to www.delta-esourcing.com and enter the following access code HPD424JYQA To respond to Lot 3 of this opportunity please log in to www.delta-esourcing.com and enter the following access code 52B32PU5FY Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54ac9adf-0864-4c8b-b312-057e5557eeff | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Feb 2020 | | Contract period | 7 Feb 2020 - 22 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,874,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,740,212 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE CARBON TRUST ADVISORY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75112000 - Administrative services for business operations ## Release History - 5 Mar 2020 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54ac9adf-0864-4c8b-b312-057e5557eeff - 19 Nov 2019 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76779a82-5b08-4a43-a008-e705ab3890ca - 18 Nov 2019 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76779a82-5b08-4a43-a008-e705ab3890ca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54ac9adf-0864-4c8b-b312-057e5557eeff 5th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76779a82-5b08-4a43-a008-e705ab3890ca 19th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc63e6ad-7b93-4409-bd5b-eefc65ae6d4d RFP - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a5d450f-4702-479c-b662-a89ae19594c9 RFP Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f094e305-cbb7-40a8-a8e9-b148f635adc5 Appendix B - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53138cb4-dee1-4f5e-8eb0-44ff29455b70 Appendix C - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1bb05d70-2807-4fbc-85ba-75a9833df181 AW5.2 Price Schedule Lot 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1253339b-cd56-4ddc-93f9-af07f247fb86 AW5.2 Price Schedule Lot 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7c725d6-37ec-463b-be1f-67239ff80c29 AW5.2 Price Schedule Lot 3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64b380de-bd54-4f10-addc-e2afc7fdd910 Contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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